Establishes a special commission to develop strategies and recommendations to mitigate risks of avian influenza H5N1 in Massachusetts.
The bill establishes a special commission to assess and mitigate the risks of avian influenza H5N1 in Massachusetts. The commission will include experts from health, agriculture, and public sectors. It will research and recommend policies on antiviral stockpiles, therapeutic strategies, surveillance programs, biosecurity measures, wildlife management, and emergency response plans. The commission will also explore compensation for farm owners and workers due to employee absences from infections.
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